* INDtJSTEIAL ft ITY: 8TEBN0TH. S3 No. 29 EIGHTH Y.l> R. BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONmT rH" "** 0EHCTAL PAPEB ' VANC°™* SHADES AND LABOB C0PNC.IT. AKn tt n -n-ZL ~ "^ ^Al>^ J- XVlfllj X: FEDEBATION OP LABOB VANCOUVER, B. C, FRIDAY, JULY 21,1916 Refuse Offer of 5% War Bonus and Stick for 10% Increase Executive Urging Operators to Accept Original Demands Made Sp'd. I) 7 3 72 45 108 18 334 85 59 101 68 137 256 283 105 108 33 74 20 * 31 40 118 • FEBNIE, B. C, July 17.—Tho counter proposal made to tho members of District 18, U. M. W. of A., by tho mine operators of tho,Crows Nest Pubs conl fields, nt tho recont conference in Cul- gary, has beon voted down by tho membership. The Vote By Locals. Loeul. Yes. No. Fornie, No. 2314 300 227 Michel, No. 2334 64 Carbondale, No. 2227.. 55 Coleman, No. 2033 198 Blairmore, No. 2163.... 38 Frank, No. 1263 60 Hillcrest, No. 105S 15 Bellovae, No. 531 91 Lethbridge, No. 574.... 61 Coalhurst, No. 1189 31 Chinook, No. 1126 Tabor, No. 102 Canmore, No. 1387... Georgetown, No. 3026.. Bankhead, No. 29 Drumhcller, No. 1746.. Nordcgg, No. 1087 112 Totnls 1277 2172 31 Mujority ngninst acceptance, 895. Total voto cast, 3480. The Operators' Counter Proposal. Thc offer mado by the operators was five per cent, increase effective upon acceptance until March 31, 1017, when nn* other two and one-hnlf por cent, will be added, making un increase of 7Mi per cent, on the present wage scale to remain iu forco until Mnrch 31, following tlio termination of the present agreement. Definite termination of the working agreement, as embodied in tho operators' offer, is attributed us tho principal cause for thc mine workors declining the proposal. Judicious Precaution. Tho district executive board has noti lied the coal operators of the result of the vote, and hnvo urged tho acceptance of the original detnnud for a 10 per cent, wur bonus, on the present rate up to Mnrch 31 next. The membership huve been advised by their officers to exercise a little patience pending negotiations with the operators, so that no unnecessary uutngonism may be engendered, At this writing there hus been no reply from tho mine operators. SUll Negotiating. CALGAEYJ Alta*, July 18.—(Special to The Federationist.)—Secretary-trcas* urer X. J. Carter of District IS, U. Al, W. of A., seen today by The Federationist correspondent, says that tlio miners' executive will probably meet tho coal mine operators' representatives here tomorrow, to fjrther consider tho wnr bonus asked for by the miners. TRADES AND LABOR CONGRESS OF CANADA CONVENTION AT TORONTO OPENS SEPT. 25 ■""""S*f?T2.i_■*««*.«.« "Wr ft, TMn„»„, toM s„.„ „ _^ PultaM-Urt. "ratud Haw Oo,v..n„ Tbl, !«, lbOT, m Others 2ME _^tJfsi^___i_- m? SS& &nxS ess of Canada, to e council. The tion call is addrcs- JOHN BROOKS Executive member of tho Machinists' union, who returned from Winnipeg on Tuesdny, whero scale negotiations with tbo C. P, R. are still pending. OF 8 I scd to the officers and members of provincial Federations of Labor, Trades and Labor councils, national Trades Unions, federal Labor Unions, and international local trades unions in the Dominion of Canada. The sessions will take place in the Labor Temple, Toronto. "Let there be no delay in the electing of delegates," concludes the executive council. "To carefully select them and to send to the convention the very best and most practical men possible it is necessary to commence at once. Delays often bring about regrettable gaps in the ranks when the time comes for the meeting. We need a very strong and influential convention this year—above all other years—and immediate and careful as well as efficient selection is imperative," Resolutions Must Be Forwarded Ten Days Prior to Convention. The particular attention of affiliated organizations is called to Article III, Section 2, governing the introduction of resolutions, which reads: "Sec. 2. That all resolutions for the consideration of the Congress shall be received by the secretary-treasurer not later than ten days' prior to the opening of thc convention, the same to be printed and issued at the opening session of the Congress. Resolutions submitted contrary to this section can only be introduced and dealt with by the Congress, on a two-thirds vote of the delegates present. The exocutive shall appoint a committee on resolutions from the crcdentialcd deWntoo ,,J *i— said committee sbnll moflf «+t—- --- ■ said committee shall meet at least cdentialed delegates and tho - unmuiw ueiegates and tho ,w ouuiiniiiee snail meet at least one day prior to the opening of thc convention for the purpose of considering all business submitted to them." POUTIOAL nWT? :,VK*OBTI CggW) $1-S0PER YEAR B.C.1I1NACI By Miner on Job Warns Others Against Being Misled By Agents Many Employees Leave the Camp in Debt to Coal Company MARKING TIME IN LABOR MOVEMENT | T Local and Provincial Unionists Wait for the Pendulum to Swing WEATHER CONDITIONS for tho past week indicate a few weeks' bad sleighing this year. Old man Jup. Pluv. has been working overtime, resulting in further demoralization, so far as outdoor workers aro concerned. With the exception of the new Pantages theatre and a moving picture house, at the corner of Broadway and Main, and a few jobs around residences, thero is very little doing in the building trades, Tho Longshoremen continue busy, and along with tho Street Railway Employees, report an increuso in membership; as is also the caso with the Machinists. Most of tho local union officials report that thoy think rock bottom 1ms been struck, and they look for improved conditions from now on. The miners of tho province, both met- aliforous and bituminous; arc inereas- I ing in number, anil tho membership of tho W. F. of it. is picking up again. Careful observation fails to disclose nny particular interest being manifested by the members of organized lnbor in the general elections, set ' for Sept. 14. Even tho war as a topic seems to have given way to stolid indifference. Generally speaking, there nro fewer unemployed thnn for the past two years, and if weather permitted, there might even be a demand for laborers. So far as the workers of British Columbia are concerned, it would take more than an earthquake to ''start something.'' Everybody in tho Labor world seems to be marking time—"waiting nnd watching." COALHURST, ALBERTA, July 17— I hope you wifl find space in Tho Federationist for this short missive from an humble pen, that it may act as a warning to miners in general to follow the old saw, i. e., Look beforo you leapt Today thero arrived in Coalhurst, oigh- toon miners, with hope and expectations held high, of laying the foundation stone of a smnll fortune nt the expense of tho so-callod American Coal Co., but better known to the initiated as thc Dominion Conl Co., of Nova Scotia. Agent In Vancouver. An agent was sent to Vancouver by this eompany for the purpose of getting miners to work hero. Good working conditions were painted in glowing terms to the suckers who were ready to bite, the result of which, alas, they will find oat' in a few days, to their sorrow, J la conversation with one of the Eng- j Hsu-speaking members of the party, who ! arrived today, I found the following conditions {o have been presented by the agent. Following this I will represent conditions as tliey actually exist, whicli will be readily understood* by tho average miner. Conditions As Represented by Agent. Machine-mined conl, 57c per ton of 2000 lbs. run of mine; nil timbering and trucklaying to bc done by thc miner, and paid for ut n reasonable rate by the company. All cars to be delivered and taken from tho working faco by tho company. Conditions As They Actually Exist. Machine-mined conl, 57c per ton of 2000 lbs., screoned coal; all timbering nnd trucklaying dono by tho miner without extrn pay. The miner also takes and delivers his enrs at tho nearest switch sometimes a distance of 250 feet, The average miner will realize what this means, when he knows that each car holds at least 3000 lbs of coal. Also after tho miner hns loaded tho loose coal in his room ho has to wait until tho machine cuts it again. Then ho hns a full day's work moving machine dirt and building cogs for absolutely nothing. Quite Another Story. The ngent's name is Ross, and he told this party,of men which he brought from Vnncouver that the miners here were making from $6 to $7 per day. I will admit that there nre a few isolated cases of mon mnking such wnges, but it must be remembered thnt these men arc working nt development or entry work, nnd this monns only nbout 5 per cent, of tho men employed here. Quit In Debt to Company. I have beon working hore for only two weeks now, nnd nt least fifty men Method Is Programme. Vancouver, B. C, was tho scene of last year's meeting of tho Congross. If we glance back over tho respective localities selected d-jring the past three years for the annual meeting of tho TradeB and Labor Congress of Canada we cannot fail to notice that there is a method in the progrnmmo followed. In 1913, the city of Montreal, the great seaport of this Dominion, was the place whero an exceedingly successful meeting took place; then, in 1914. the city of St. John, N. B., brought representatives of labor to tho maritime provinces, affording nn opportunity for all the people of tlie Atlantic coast to become acquainted with tho operations and utility of the Congress; finally, last year, lltto, tho scene of deliberations was transferred to the extremo west of Canada, and Vancouver, B. C, did for the inhabitants of the Pacific coast what had been dono for tbe east the year previous. September 25 of this year will witness the annual meeting in tho city of Toronto. It was in Toronto, which is unquestionably tho great commercial centre of this Dominion, that tho Congress had its birth some thirty odd years ago. It is well, during this period of strife nnd transition, that the place which was the 'Cradle of the Congress* should havo an opportunity of observing, at: close range, the progress mnde, the good done, the success achieved in the practical domain of labor interests by its own offspring; and this year's mooting will amply afford that opportunity to Toronto. Pressing Problems Ahead, "Heretofore matters of very vital interest havo commanded tho attention of the Congress on the occasion of each of its annual meetings. We need not here recapitulate the importance of the subjects considered during the past two or three years. While many of the problems of last year and of the year bofore aro Btill before us, and not entirely solved; yet others have since arisen from out of the conditions that obtain all tho world over. We have now experienced two years of this terrible war, an upheavel such aB never was dreamed of in the past. While all the difficulties that the war has created arc still with us, its prolongation has opened out other horizons which must be considered and carefully studied. Amongst the many subjects for the attention of the Congress there is ono that might bo sig-1 nailed out ns indicative of tho new trend of nffairB in Canada—that iB the means to be taken to protect resident labor when, tho war being over, tliis country will havo to meet tho vast influx of' foreign labor; the rchirning and wounded or otherwise incapacitated boI- diers, and the providing for them work that will not interfere with the interests and rights of the regular laboring classes in Canada. J. GORDON XT.ELLY A Vancouver official of the International Longshoremen's association, who is having a strenuous time of it along the Pacific coast ports just now. IN PRINCE RUPERT Draft of New "Disputes" Act. "Pursuant to instructions from the Vancouver convention to secure competent^ legal authority to draft a new Industrial Disputes Investigation act, the executive council entrusted the work to J. G. O'Donoghue, barrister, Toronto, ns tho most competent legal authority in Onnuda, to drnft the snid act, from flic standpoint of organized labor. A perusal of the new draft act (herewith enclosed) will, we believe,- show thnti everything from our viewpoint is there-j in covered. At all events, the new act will be considered by tho Toronto convention, whero any additions or eliminations can be made to it. Issues Must Be Met. "Needless to hero repeat, what has been reiterated yearly, about the necessity of perfecting our organization. Thc capitalist', the employer, the direct opponent of Labor interests, is perfectly organized. At the command of these are not only the wealth but also all the influences that it can secure; tnlent, ability, legal acumen, directing powers are all at tho service of the most antagonistic. The consequence is that it behooves the friends of Labor to meet these conditions with tike weapons. This is a situation that must be considered by the convention and thnt will not brook dclny. Not only must Lnbor render permanent that which it has won in the gigantic struggle for living, but it must advance further nnd further each successive year along the highway of organization and watchful activity." I Convention Arrangements. The call recommends delegates west of Winnipeg to take advantage of, the special summer round-trip tourist rates, uoted by tho railroads, rnther than "the standard convention certificate plnn, which will apply to better advnntnge enst of Port Arthur. Tho Prince George hotol, corner King nnd York streets, hns been designated by tho Toronto convention committeo ns the officinl headquarters of the delegates. As regards other hotels, the reception committee, with the assistance w n(] !iuve of the bartenders and waiters, will have ,)eon Sll(,e)18sfui'in organizing the Retail n list of suitable hotels to present fo the C|erka nil(] tho Fist| y^w $J_ Iatter Northern Trades and Labor Council WiU Undertake Campaign Election of Officers At Last Meeting — Progress With Work PRINCE RUPERT, B. C, July 18. The Trndes and Labor Council is hu ing quite a successful campaign in < gnnizntion. Within the past month two locals, the Maintenance-of-Way Employees, and tho Cnr Workers of the G. T. P., have sont representatives to the ccntrnl lubor body, and we have delegntcs on their arrival nt Toronto. STRIKE ALONC PACIFICMAST AN INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE, pregnatad with at San Francisco. The longshoremen (any peculiar circumstances, stand, against great odds, as has been made for , is at present in progress in a strike coastwise in extent, are makin front that their employers have been compelled to adopt some time in these parts. ng as brilliant a So solid hns been their . The president, ments to the contrary by tho daily Wspap^i^^ Despite state-1 this dty, will contest Atiia concerned, is relatively quiet. One has only to go along th- »• "■•■- - ■ -" - ° ' S tho ™t<>l*f™*it is disc piled up awaiting labor JESS'S* ^w'f^S^S'S ?T *"'%"*» ber ol. scabs employed is not as great as the newspapers st eiuiouslv nde m* t 'k° al'°- 'he m,m- ire some employed, it is perfectly true, all worldng shorrtanded and "WZ flMW "'^ *"* longshoreman. For the most part they are Mexicans, Philippic™^_$% ^ ^S'men 'When a man has 'wheels' he thinks ho Ib the wholo machine." LABOR DAY SPECIAL Tho Federationist proposes to issue a special Lnbor Day edition on Friday, Sept. 8, containing special articles, by tho best writers in tho Labor movement, dealing with tho issues of tho day. In this work the co-operntioa and support of friends in the business world and writers for tho Labor press is solicited. hnve quit in that short period, for the simple reason that they could not make a living wage. I have Irrefutable evidence in my hands of men who hnve left hero, after working for Severn 1 months, in debt to tKe compnny, nnd good minors all of them. I only wish tho nbove agent hnd crossed over to Nanaimo looking for miners for Coal hurst. He certninly would hnvo receiv ed a warm reception. I hope that nil miners will tako heed, and not crowd in here nnd mnke conditions still worse for the men who nro here. JOHN SANDERSON. P. S.—You may .use my nnmo in connection with this, if you wish to, in proof of tho nbove statements, and they can be had bv writing. MR. PHILLIPS, Sec. Locnl U, M. W. of A., Coalhurst, Alberta. Emanuel Julius Weds. Mr. Emanuel Julius, one of the most widely-known contributors to the Labor press on the continent, recently on tho staff of the Los Angeles Citizen and the New York Daily Call, nnd now on tho Appeal to Reason, Girnrd, Knnsns, wns mnrried on June 1 to Miss Anna Mnrcet Hnldeman, at Cedarville, Illinois. The Fedorntionist joins with tho mnny friends of Mr. Julius in wishing him the success he deserves as a result of his untiring devotion to Lnbor, j (?) among them Impelled by Old-time Spirit. Having been formerly actively engaged in tho Labor movement in Victoria, I found it exceedingly difficult to resist I the temptation of being interested in I the present struggle. Not doing nn awful lot of work, I made it my business to find out a few of the facts connected with the situation. First-hand Information. ! Walking along the Embarcadero, thoj main thoroughfare that runs concurrent* i ly with the piers, I had aa ample opportunity of seeing a few things, and of not seeing what the newspapers alleged) were there to be seen. According to some of thc filth thnt these vultures are able to pick out of their imagination, violence must be committed every iive minutes of the day, and crime turned loose everywhere. Such is not the case, however. What I saw was a few scabs unloading or lending vessels, guarded with men armed with Winchester rifles, a few "cops" standing here and there near thc piers, and the longshoremen sauntering along on the opposite sirte of the thoroughfare. Thnt is the picture void of ail embellishments. There have been half-n-dozon men arrested for creating a disturbance, mostly for refusing to move on when the policeman commanded them to do so. They were all, except one, union mon, that were guilty of that offense, needless to men tion, It would never do to arrest strikebreakers, for they, too, might quit work. The one they did arrest wns so sore at being arrested that he subsequently joined the 'anion; Of course, the arrest of strikebreakers will not occur again, if the San Francisco chamber of commerce can prevent, for their purpose is to keep them on tho job. Throws Down Defl. Whnt is more significant thnn anything in connection with the situation is the attitude taken by tho Sun Francisco chamber of commerce. Hero we hnve the pure unadulterated Capitalism tit work. That organization, claiming to have at its back 2000 of thc business men of the city, has thrown down thc gauntlet' to organized labor in a manner that amply reveals just whnt the enpi- telist class will do in order to accom-i plish its end. Thoy have determined to have the open shop for ever established In this city, if not on the entire coast. Of course that is not Baid in so many words, but is the language of their actions, whioh speak overwhelmingly loader than their words. They hnve set ont to ruiso $1,000,000 ns a 'fighting fund. Thut money is to bc spent in establishing whut they term "Inw and order" on the waterfront. A mass meeting had been called by this organization, nt which thc papers claimed 1000 were in i attendance. It was there that the campaign was launched, and the fighting fund ordered raised. The president of the chamber of commerce is thc lending spirit, He has appointed a "law und order" committee with himself as chairman. The purpose of the committee is to hire a lawyer to prosecute all cases'that arise out of tho strike, and the committee itself is to be in attendance ut all the trials to Bee that the ! judge looks after tlieir interests. It is alleged thut they will urge that all brought before the judgo be rigorously punished, nnd that none bo released on insufficient bail. Nor does this conclude the scope of their activities. Statements hnve been made by members of the chamber of commerce which clearly show just to what extent they are determined to enforce their "law" on the striking longshoremen. A few of their statements might; suflico to show how far they will go in order to show their love for "law." The Employers' Attitude, One of them said: "I am iu favor of nny method of bringing the present intolerable labor anion control of matters to an ond. I dm willing to do anything even to shouldering a gun to bring the activities of these unions to an end." Another snid that tho wny to have peace and quietness wns "the sending of several ambulances full of union men to the hospital.'' , Then again, there wns tho rnther Big niflcant' stateaicnt of Frederick J. Kos- ter, president of the San Francisco chamber of commerce, and chairman of the Inw and order committee. He said: "If it becomes accessary in moving LABOR TEMPLE MEETINGS DURING THE COMING WEEK SUNDAY, July 23- MONDAY, July 24--Amnl. Engineers^ Electrical Workers No. 213; Street Kailwaymen's executive; Patternmakers. TUESDAY, July 25-Bnrbers; •Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. WEDNESDAY, July 86—Build- ing Trades; Press Feeders com.; Stroot Kiiilwaymcn. THURSDAY, July 27-Milk Wagon Drivers. FRIDAY, July 28-MnchinJsts. merchandise on thc docks of this port, the law and order committee will send armed guards to the waterfront to protect merchants in their rights. If more men nre heeded, the members of this organization are ready to curry arms," Force May Be Met with Force, It will be seen whnt these representatives of capitalist interest are prepared to do in order to establish their particular brand of. "law nnd order." If tho strikers were to arm themselves, thnt would bo "lawlessness and disorder," but when they do it, it's "law nnd or- dor." It appears from this, that they evidently intend to adopt their own definition of the terms and actions suitable to the definition. They evidently believe in "prepnredness," and nre not only in tho position to define whnt is Inw nnd order, but will enforce it. This gun tnlk on tlieir part is a rather dangerous line to engage in. Acting on tlie doctrine thnt tlie best guarnnteo of pence is preparation for wnr, they are preparing for war on organized lnbor. for the purpose of establishing a submissive working class. However sound from a philosophic standpoint thnt ideu may be, it is highly inappropriate at n time of industrial disputes. Tlmv n-iti make use of forco as to(i often, some will find that tlieir preparedness to keep the workers in submission, will be met by a preparedness on tho part of the workers, not only to defend themselves and their rights so far established, but to sever themselves forever from the chains of capitalism. Tn this respect who knows but whut the situntion in Snn Francisco mny be the beginning of tho ond. If events show that the threat to arm themselves is backed up by the future actions of the capitalist class in Snn Francisco, then tho workers are logically justified in meeting such violence by greater. The above-mentioned law and order committee hnve selected Monday, July 17 ns the day on which to try out their plnn of campaign. What events will transpire on thnt occasion, will be dealt with after we hnve seen how "law and order" as prenched and practised by the Sim Francisco ehnmber of commerce works out. ig the first union of its kind on the Pacific coast. Both uaions start with a membership of nbout fifty. Two Labor Candidates, There is n strong possibility that Labor candidates will contest the Atlin nnd Prince Rupert districts. While the Trades and Labor Council hus not decided on candidates ns yet, it is be- __ _ vl,uinw tsey of thy speech was By a Vote of 28 to 17 Delegates Declare Against the Measure Semi-annual Election of Officers Results in Many Re-elections At thc meeting last night of the Vsncouver Trades and Labor council, the resolution on prohibition, tSat wns discussed at the previous meeting of tbe council, win ngnin up for consideration, and after a lengthy discussion, wat carried by a vote of 28 to 17. Prior to tbis vote being taken, an amendment had been moved by Del. Trotter that * tbe council maintain the position of neutrality that it had adopted on former occasions, but this was defeated by a vote of 25 to 24, and then the previ-i ous question was put and carried by the vote mentioned. Hearty applause greeted the announcement of the vote, but Del. Trotter again rose and moved that in accordance with Section 16, tho matter be referred to the various unions affiliated with the council, and that a report be made to the council within one month. He wob supported in this by Delegates Pipes of the Bricklayers' union, and Delegate White of tbe Letter Carriers' union. The resolution reads: "Whereas—The electors of British Golumtya sre to he uked to pronounce upon the British Columbia Prohibition act at the forthcoming general elections ln this pror- ince; and "Whereas — Organlied labor, through its representative bodies and leaders, have placed themselves upon record as opposed to sumptuary legislation of this character as being not only totally Inadequate to accomplish the aim professedly sought, hut also harmful to the best interests of organlied labor, entailing, as lt does, unemployment to members with consequent Impairment of Its numerical strength; be lt, therefore, "Resolved—That the Trades and Labor council of Vancouver, B. O., in harmony with representative bodies of organlied labor elsewhere, places itself upon record as opposed to the proposed 'British Columbia Prohibition act,' and to the principle involved therein." Queries and Speeches. reply to a dclegntc, stilted thnt it was not compulsory nny union (o say whothor it was eit fur or nt'iiiijsl tlio ■**"*,*!1*:*; v.tfier iiKiiinsl the prohibition resolution! It was, he* snid, optional with tbem nnd tbnt it would require n two-thirds voto before the question eoult" proved. uld bo dually np* mane by President Mc ng- ,, ,, ,-' -■- •" -•'...., whilo for Vr>tv ;., n - the Prmeo Bupert district tho choice | duced lmZ wS\^.jS?h J'" P™ will be between ox-May President 8. IX Macdonald of Trades and Lnbor Council. This innf- tcr will receive attention at the next meeting. We are emlenvorinp; to hnve a reg.i- Inr correspondent appointed for The Federntionist. Election of Officers. The following officers for the Trader nnd Labor Council --1 ^»«.tu ii rnnp, whieh ho explained fo the or Newton and council stating thut the fight thnt hnd ' " * the j boon fought by the r'" a... -j v..^ residents of the residential districts in the city of Vancou- rind in Greater Vancouver, wns of licensed un vi me mule or a scatteri; tion of it, whether there wero to groggery establishments in the resid( ovoning, »„„ i,*l1,,!I;;S:dpE!,ili*«'t»'»»«* aid. ! an argument once t the next regular meeting. President—S, D. MacdonnL. Vice-president—Geo. Rudderhnm. Recording Secretary—J. J. Ander son. Financial Secretnry—J. Glenny. Treasurer—A. R. McLellan. Sergeant-at-arms—R. Dewhurst. Legislative Committeo—Messrs. Anderson, Kudderhnm and MeCorkindnlc. Finance Committee—Messrs. Wad- dell, Frnser and Cartwright. New Delegates Seated. The following delegatesj elected for the coming yonr, were welcomed to the council: Carpenters—John Vierick and W. B. Thompson. Steam Engineers—Jns. Glennie, J. R. Beatty and O. Ruddcrham. Bar'tenders—L. W. Reilly, IL Hn ton aud Chaa. Embleton. Main ton nnce-of. Wuy Vlmv „,..., T. P.—J. II. McCartney, A. McFnddun nnd W. Reid. Electrical Workers—G, Wuddell and .T. Morrison. Typographical—S. D. Macdonald, !>. McCorJtiridalo and W. Kemp. T. E. Cartwright and ver against the introduction premises into those districts, and ho snid the question resolved itself into this, whether they were to have a centralization of the trade or a scntteriza- bo d< Tho disci .pvuvu uy uei. Midgley taking the view that tho prohibition bill was an interference with the rights of the working classes, nnd ho added that it was a matter between the capitalists, the mediants ivho wero fighting to see who would get the nickels of the workers, the licensed victim- ler or the grocer and the bootmaker and others. Del. Benson moved that the matter bo given n six months' hoist, and this was seconded by Del, Corey. This, how ever, was defeated in- « vo tho resolution as defeated by a vote of 18 to 22, and the discussion on i" ;unp- G. IMi.il Clerk- C C. Fraser. ■TOTIX L. MARTIN. Browery Workers To Picnic. Local 2H\ of the International Brewery Workera Mill hold n picnic on August .13, in nid of u sick member, A North Vuncoiiver ferry-boat has been chartered for the occasion. The picnic party will mako for Tamer's Landing. „i,,,... .. programme of sports will be Refreshments will be served. 50 cents. where put on Tickets WESTERN FEDERATION BI-ANNUAL CONVENTION Biennial Convention Meets at Great Palls—Moyer's Re-election Likely. THK BIENNIAL CONVENTION of tho Western Federation of .Miners opened on Monday last, ut Grent Fulls, Montana, with an address of welcome by Mayor Fousek and response by President Charles H. Moyer, Every metal iiiiniiij; state in the jurisdiction is represented. In his address, President Mover gave his opinion, that the ending of the European war would havo little effect upon wages as the demand for metal would be little diminished. One of the things to he taken up enrly in the sessions will be tho counting of ballots for officers. Friends of Moyer predict his re-election whilo delegates from the south nre confident thnt Goo. Powell of Arizona will be the next hend uf the Federution. po* net n would 'The duty of purchasing union-labelled goods of all kinds and nt nil times can not be too strongly nor too often impressed upon tho minds of tho members of organized labor." proceeded Delegates Cleveland, Benson, Leah and Mottishaw addressed the council, both for nnd ngninst. the resolution, nfter which the president expressed his views nt some length, during which time Del. Crawford was in the chair. Tho president stnfed thnt within the area defined on his rnnp there were (III licenses for the sale of liquor. There were 11 retail licnses, 15 wholesale licenses nnd nine clubs. There were 155 bartenders constantly employed, nnd in adidtion to that there were "5 to 100 licensed waiters for the distribution of liquor, He contended Hint if the sale of lirjiinr were confined within (ho nren it was in nt the present time, tho cost of that supervision would he much less thnn it: would bo were the proposnls of the prohibition bill to come into force. At present it was under proper regulation, under the surveillance of the police, but under the Prohibit!^ different condition of affairs come into force. "Whnt is the proposnl now," he asked? "The proposal is this, to fnke away the liquor trnflic from this peninsula, where if is under surveillance, and to spread it over the residential district." Del. Troffer mnde a strong indictment of the trnflic, nnd held that it was to the best interests of the working men thnt tho bar should be abolished, and that wns the only proposition under this bill. The stntemenf wnn mnde during Hie discussion thnt Del. Smith, who had introduced the original resolution, wns the publicity nccnt for the liquor trade, but to this Del. Smith took strong exception, nnd further he denied thnt nny one except himself had anything to do with the drnwing up of tlie resolution that was being discussed, nn explanation which wns nccepfed by Del. Benson. Delegates to T. M. O, A. Committee. Tn the early sfngo of the meeting, over which President J, H. McVety pre- fContinued on pago 2) PAGE TWO THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST FRIDAY JULY 21, 1916 INCOEPOEATED 1855 Molsons Bank CAPITAL ud BESEBVE $8,800,000 . M Branch*! ln Canada A general banking business transacted. Circular tetters of credit. Buk money orden. Savings Department Interest aUowad it highest currant nte THE INCORPORATED 1855 BANK OF TORONTO Assets Depolitl ... .... 188,000,000 48,000,000 Household Banking Accounts in The Bank of Toronto have been found by many to bc a great convenience. The accounts may bo opened in the names of husband and wife, and cither may deposit or withdraw money. Interest is paid on these account's twice a year. Paid np espial 5,000,000 Reserve fund 0,489,882 Corner Hastings and Cambie Sts. T. B. CUTHBERTSON & Co. Men's Hatters and Outfitters Three Storei PANTAGES VBMMlUd Vandtftilt Hmdi fANTAGBS VAUDEVILLE THBEE SHOWS DAILY 2:45, 7:20, 9:10 S«mob'i Frlew: MatloM, lfic; E«nln«B, 16c, 85c, Increate Your Hiuband't Salary Every woman ua increase ber boi* band'i salary; all the haa ta do U to ubo good Judgment when purchMlng anything (or the home. Every time yon save money on I pleee of furniture yoa are that much better off. Wa gladly Invite you to eome In and In* apeot aame. 0Mb or any paymenti. Hastings Furniture Co.Ltd. 41 HASTINOS ST., WEBT W. R. OWEN Malleable Banges, Shelf and Heavy Hardware; screen doors and Windows. 2337 MAIN ST. Phone. Pali. 447 64 lHIones eonoboacco. British Columbia Land Splendid opportunities ln Mixed Farming, Dairying, Stock and Poultry. British Columbia Grants Pre-emptions of 160 acres to Actual Settlers— Free TERMS— Residence on the land for at leaat three years; improve* ments to the extent of |S per acre; bringing under cultivation at least five acres. For further information apply to DEPUTY MINUTES OF LANDS, VIOTOBIA, B. O. SECBETABT, BUREAU OF PBOVINOIAL DTFOBMATION, VIOTOBIA, B. O. IBlFMIiT Publlihed every Frldav morning by tha B. 0, PadarattonKxamifed E. Parm. Pettipiece Manager Offlce: Boom 217, Labor T«npto TeL Exchange Seymonr 7495 Subscription: |1.60 per year; In Vancouver City, 13.00; to unloni anbacrlblng In a body, 11.00 REPRESENTATIVES New Westminster W. Yates, Box 1031 Prince Rupert W. E. Denning. Box 681 Victoria... A. 8. Wells, Box 1838 'Unity of Laber: tho Hope of tho World" FRIDAY JULY 21, 1910 MA. MACDONALD is a member of the legal fraternity of this city. He is a liberal in politics. He may bo remembered by flome as the successful candidate for a seat in the provincial houso, at the HE DOTH recent by-election. PROTEST It may not entirely TOO MUOH. bo forgotten that there wore some peculiar circumstances connected with that election, and that when these circumstances wero subsequently disclosed, the public conscienco was greatly shocked thcreut. At least that part of it that was not liberal in politics was shocked, more especially the conservative portion of it, It hnB been shown to tho satisfaction of evorybody but the liberals, that Macdonald's triumphant election was in no small measure due to thc splendid efforts made on his behalf by nn army of "pluggers" recruited in Seattle. This has afforded an opportunity for disrespectful persons to refer to Macdonald as the "member for Seattle," a coarso sarcasm that ia most reprehensible, indeed. It is but fair to presume that', the aforesaid "pluggers" came to Macdonald'a aid through their own volition, actuated by a worthy desire to do what they could towards the purification of B. C. politics and the redemption of the province from the corruption incidental to long yenrs of conservative rule. * * * . During the enquiry into the "plugging" and other purification activities incidental to the recent by-elections, Mr. Bobert Gosden made mention of receiving a sum of money from the hand of Macdonald. This payment waa alleged to have been made upon tne streets of Victoria and was in the nature of money due for certain legitimate service performed by Gosden, during the election campaign. Macdonald vehemently denied any part such a transaction and inaugurated a prosecution against Gosden upon a charge of perjury. The latter has been bound over to the assizes for trial. The matter is, therefore, still before the court and la not a proper subject for criticism and comment. It being sub jud.ee, it is manifestly tho duty of everybody to refrain from doing anything to prejudice the public mind either for or against the defendant in the case. In fnct for any one to engage in any attempt to influence the possible venues from which jurors might be drawn to sit upon the case, would be exceedingly bad taste, to say the least. For the principals in the case to do so would be doubly so, as well as repugnant to all conceptions of common decency. * # * At the liberal meeting held in the EmpresB theatre in this city recently, Macdonald took occasion to vent his spleen upon Gosden, by bawling him out for fair, for having dared to nssert that he (Macdonald) had paid an election debt. He denounced Gosden as a liar and several other kinds of animal unfit for human association. He viciously pawed the air in his efforts to convince his audience that his own conscience was cloar and his reputation above besmirch, even at the hands of the likes of the wicked Gosden. In fact lie did all that an unscrupulous shyster lawyer could do to make out a case for his client and His zenl was evidently not lessened by the fnct that ho was, himself, the client. We beliovo he haa followed the samo tactics in other meetings held at various places since. Presumably ho will continue so to do during the prosent campaign, so that by the time the court aits upon tho Gosden case, nil possible juries will have been so thoroughly prejudiced against Gosden as to render his conviction assured. Macdonald being a lawyer, fully understands what he is doing. He cannot help but know that ho is violating all the principles of decency in thua taking advaiitago of a political opportunity to judge and condemn some one olso in or- dor to clear his, own skirts and bolster up his shaky political fortunes. But the things that the politician of the petty typo will stoop to in order to gain his onds aro not always possible of classification among things that are decent. * * * The very keynote of nil of Macdonald's scoldings and complainings seems to be in tho naturo of a protest against attempts of his enemies to blacken his character and impugn the purity of hia motives. ThiB peculiar mental state seems to be a sort of constitutional weakness that has become epidemic among liberals of late. There is one consolation, howevor, for he who wallcs in tho straight nnd narrow way. Try as they may, none can besmirch him. And come to think of it, he nover will find it necosBary to armor himsolf with vehement protests against the shafts of envy, malice or guile, thereforo, it need never be said of him, "mo seoms he doth protest too much." But the likes of him would not make a good British Columbin politician, especially at this stage of the game. He would be lacking in those qualities that conjure forth the highest and noblest ef- orts of "pluggers." IN THE FEDERATIONIST of July 7 there appeared an article, upon the front page, under the title, "MuBt Workers Vote Their Masters' Ticketf" In the course of the article some reference was mado to PARKER the activities of WILLIAMS HAS Messrs.'jack Place A GRIEVANCE, of Nanaimo and Parker Williams of Ladysmith, both of whom were members of the provincial parliament just closed. Because of such reference, at least as far as it concerns himself, Parker Williams evidently feels deeply aggrieved, as the following communication will show: Editor B. C. Federationist: In your issue of the 7th, in an article deploring tho lock of interest in tho coming election, you say, "ns to whether Jack Place is to run again or not in Nanaimo is not quite known. The same may be said of Parker Williams in Newcastle. In either caso it will not make much difference, ns neither of them has made any very startling showing from a Labor standpoint. * * * As poor excuses as they may be as Labor representatives," etc. Now, I am not in tho habit of making any very startling claims as to my ability or usefulness. At the same time yours is a new method of dealing with people, whom, whatever their ability might be, have not so far been accused of doing anything less than the best they knewi Jack Placo, in this matter, does not require any defence or apology from me. So, writing for P. W., I will ask: At what date did you arrivo at the above estimate of myself, and also, so that some little benefit' may be learned from my failure, will you bo good enough to indicate the specific circumstance, say in the last five years, where you, in my position, would have acted more wisely. The point to me is this: The Federationist presumes to speak for organized Labor in British Columbia. If the jibes and sneers that it has favored mo with during the last few montbs are justly due me I should be made conclusively aware of the fact, unless you prefer that*! should submit this matter to the Labor organizations of Vancouver city. Kindly attend to this matter in yo-ar next issue. PARKEK WILLIAMS. Lndysmith, B. 0\, July 19, 1916. * * * P. W. 's first grievance arises from tho statement in the article in question, that "neither of them has made any stnrtling showing," etc. He says: "I am not in thehabit of making any very startling claims as to my ability or usefulness." Such being the case, and we must take Parker's word for it, The Federationist's statements that no "startling showing" had been made, is in strict conformity with Parker's unbiased estimate of his own "ability and usefulness." And who should know, better than Parker, himself. * * * The Federationiat has never been guilty of caBting any reflections upon tho integrity of either Placo or Williams, nor hns it ever implied that either of them had been guilty "of doing anything less than the best they knew." It is quito clear that they did "tho best they knew," at all times, and that probably accounts for their present status in the political life of the province, and in the opinion of the elctorate that formerly placed thom in office. * * * Tho conclusions reached by The Federationist are not of any special date. From the day that J. H. Hawthorntk- waite left the provincial houae, Porker lost hia bearings and became a wanderer in the wilderness of old-party politics. His activities each day became more and more pronounced as mere exposures and complainings of the petty little corrupt practices that are the very breath of life in the nostrils of capitalist politics. The logical culmination of such activities at last brought Parker out into the open as an active partisan on behnlf of one rotten old capitalist party, as against another. * * * As Parker insists upon a specific date, let him accept the one upon which he took the field for ao ill-advised a purpose. If he fancies that any other conclusion than that reached by The Federationist is possible, Parker is at liberty at any time to submit his brief to the Labor organizations, or any other bodies of electors he may choose. * * # As to "jibes and sneers," it may truthfully be said, that Buch petty shafts can never pierce a hide unless It has already, through somo inscrutable reason, boon made extremely sensitive to the pin-pricks of conscienco. The Federatlonist sincerely hopes that these few words will tond to soothe P. W.'s disturbed feelings nnd show him the error he has fallen into of fancying that he has any grievance nt nil. MILLIONS OF the people of the world are, no doubt, intensely longing for the war to end and poaco to once more prevail. To the hapless ones who have beon doomed to dwell within the im- WAR EVEN mediate war zones, IN TIMES the experience of OP PEACE. the last two yenrs must have been a most horrible ono. To thoso who havo actually engaged in tho brutal struggle and been fortunate enough to OBcnpo with their lives, it must have also been a veritable nightmare and a terror. To tho countless millions who havo remained at home, only to be drivon like slaves to the shambles and bled white in order to satisfy the brutal ferocity of their bloodthirsty rulers and masters, and keep their murder machinery lubricated and in running order, tho experience should prove not altogether an unprofitable ono, though perhaps less bitter than that which fell to thc lot of actual participants in the fighting. Tho awful toll of life and the tremendous destruction of things that might have ministered to human comfort and well-being, that have been taken by the god of war, at the instigation of the vicious, brutal and senseless ruling class interests of the world, ought to call down upon that ruling class the execrations and curses of all who have the welfare of human-kind at heart. It should implant in the breast of labor the grim determination to purge the world of the supreme curse and crime of all the ages, the clasB rule that not only makes such holocausts possible, but inevitable. * * * Alongside of thiB European blood-letting, and coincident with it, elaborate preparations are being made to continue thc war in the future days when peace shall have returned and the "dove" once more hovers. Scarce a paper is issued that does not record efforts being made by ono side or the other, to got ready for the trade war which is to follow the blood and guts spectacle now being staged. And tho spokesmen, statesmen and journalists of capitalism are sufficiently stupid to be incapable of covering the matter up, but must needs bawl it from the housetops aa war, in spite of the fact that it is supposed to bo peace. Even the peaceful United States is getting ready to take vigorous and active part in this glorious trade wnr of the world. In fact every country in the world is in this trade war, even now while thia other affair is boing so gloriously pulled off. This European spectacle is only a sort of side-show to the big tent circus of world trade, anyhow. * # * Speaking of trade, what is it! What calls it into being! Is it an expression of any legitimate and healthy human need? Is the welfare of human society, or any useful portion of it, in any manner conserved by it! Is there anything uplifting or ennobling about it, or in any way calculated to raise human so- ciety to a higher cultural level! Are the great trading nations of today morally and ethically superior to the tribes of our primitive forebears of thousands of years ago f Could such a world welter of blood and carnage as ia now glorifying this twentieth century have been possible in those primitive days, long bofore the human family had bedecked itself with the glad rags of a Christian civilization! * * » The chroniclers of the times are correct when they refer to trade as war. If isn't anything else. It is even more debasing in its effects than the open warfare of slaughter, though perhaps not so immediately shocking to weak nerves. It is far less spasmodic. It being a continuous performance, it is less suddenly spectacular in both it's operations and results. It has so grown up with us through tho lapse of ages, by slow and almost imperceptible degrees, that it seems a necessary part of the great scheme of human lifo. Thnt it is a necossnry part of the great Bchemo, is no doubt true, but thiB ia due to the fact that human slavery exists, and world trade is but incidental to that peculiar institution, . * * * Trade, in the common acceptance of the term, is based upon human slavery. It probably had its beginning in the exchange of services between members of primitive tribal comnvunities. The custom of "changing work" is even yet extant nmong farming communities in scattered nnd outlying district's. But long since, trade had doveloped into the systematic and world-wide disposal of the products of an enslaved working class. Thero can be nothing else "to trade in. Trado can have no other basis. Unless products can'be gotten for nothing, there would be no incentive to engage in the matter of their disposal. And it is absolutely true that the great bulk of merchandise that makes up the world's trade is gotten for nothing. It is taken from the producers without payment, because all that the producers get for their labor is, at the most, a bare living, and they also produco that. The rest of their product goes forth to swell tho volume of world trade and bo converted into new capital (debt fastened upon the backs of other workers elsewhere), to increase the power and aggrandizement of rulers nnd do- nothings. To got rid of thia awag, eventually becomes a struggle, and a fierce one at that. Individual robbers of the workera struggle against othors of tho same kidnoy and national bands of trado ruffians struggle ngninst each other. The fight waxes ever more furious, until a cataslysm of slaughter ensues, such as is now on in Europe. After a good hoalthy blood-letting, matters quiet down and readjust themselves to the sane and normal routine of disposing of stolen goods by the orderly and peaceful (!) processes of trade and commerce. But the slave does not' wake up. Ho dozes on in perfect satisfaction at being skinned for the empiro of trade. When his masters get into n tangle that calls for a litle blood spilling, he joyfully and loyally goea forth and Bpills it while ho sleeps. Compulsory service, according to nn English society paper, has reached tho royal palace. All the employees aro now compelled to nttend church at least once every Sunday. '' Nero was a good nnd vienrious fighter, and could successfully hold a man's coat all day while the otljer man went to tho front nnd got killed. He loved gore, so long as it was some other man's gore."—Bill Nye. Is it not equally true of our precious rulers of today! Now that tho crew of the German submarine merchantman has beon enter tained at the White House, and the jolly tars were allowed to take turns in sitting in the presidential chair, it is reasonably safe to assume that the hyphenated vote will be solid for the Wilson gent next November. It' is reported that there has been much suffering among owners of German papers owing to shortage of paper stocks, some 4000 of them having been forced to suspend publication. If the quality of their contents were not above the average of this western continent, their erstwhile readers have suffered little by such suspension. A young man applied for exemption from military service. "I have," "he said, "a strong conscientious objection to fighting." "Upon what grounds!" enquired the magistrate. "Your worship ought to know, for you aro "responsible," replied tho applicant', "for it iB less than five weeks ago that you bound me over to koep tho peace for twelve montha." Accounts of a moat dastardly usurpation of the prerogatives of organized labor, come to ws from Dotroit, Mich. Over 2000 non-union cigarmakerB of that bonighted burg are on strike against low wages and gonernlly miserable conditions of labor. The precedent is being established that most any one can go on strike whenever they feol like it. Let it not be forgotten that tho liberty to do so, is the only real liberty that the workers ever had or can have under alavery. Tho right to balk, either singly or collectively, is a liberty or right that cannot be taken away. That is why we still have it. B. 0. PROHIBITION AOT CONDEMNED BY COUNCIL (Continued from Page 1.) sided, a letter was received from Mr. Walter Hepburn, on behalf of the citizens' committee handling the Y. M. C. A. building, asking tho council to appoint two of its members to act on that committee, the object of which is to help to resorve the Y. M. C. A, building to the city. The recommendation of the exocutive committee was that this be adopted, and this recommendation was agreed to. McVety Endorsed Unanimously, A letter was received from the B. C. Federation of Labor with regard to the appointment of Mr. McVety to the position of administering tho Workmen's Compensation Act in B. C. The letter stated that the Brotherhood of Railway- mon had u member in the field for the position, and it -was suggested that a letter should be sent to every -union in the province asking, for their support of Mr. McVety for this post. At the meeting of the executivo, this course was agreed to, and the delegates were asked to express their opinion on the matter. On motion of Del. Trottor, it was decided to comply with this recommendation, and the motion was passed unanimously. The president in reply thanked the delegates for the vote, which he said was a great compliment to him. He drew attention to the fact that it had been moved by Del. Trotter with whom he had not always seen eye to eye, but whose judgment, he was glad to see, had not been warped by anything that' had taken place in the past. Inveigling Men to Crows Nest. Attention was drawn by the president to the fnct that tho Davis agency was trying to hire men in Vancouver for Crows Nest coal fields. This wns particularly the case with regard to the Lethbridge mines. He hod warned Secretary Carter of this, and had received a reply stating that there was hardly a man from the const who hnd stayed in the district. Employers Still Importing Labor. The president also stated that other employers were trying to bring men into the province from outside point's. In one case they were trying to bring carpenters for the Pacific Mills, Ocean Falls, and were offering 40 cents nn hour. Ho had advised the immigration offictnls that the question wrns one of wnges only. Another employer was trying to secure the importation of longshoremen, nnd another one was trying to get molders. In connection with this matter. Del. Swnrtz stated that he could only obtain entry to Canada by stating that he wns going to a homestead, and he mentioned that when men were discharged from the Shearwater, prior to the war, they were refused entry even though they showed their discharges. When complaint wos made by the men, the immigration officials stated "why, wo are tho men who are running Canada." Election of Officers, The election of officers resulted ns follows: President—McVety, 40; Benson, 17. Vice-president—R. M. Myles, 36; Welsh, 20. General secretary—Miss Gutteridge, by acclamation. Finnncinl secretary—F. Knowles, 32; G. Bartley, 21. Statistician—W. H. Cottrell, unanimously. Sergcnnt-nt-arms—J. Sully, unanimously. Trustees—Campbell, 22; Crawford, 24; Rigby. 15; Graham, 8; Brookes, 17; Midgley, fi (withdrew); Welsh, 3. Notice of Motion, A notice of motion wns givon by Del. Youhill to the effect that he would move at the next meeting that Section 16 of the constitution be expunged from the same. REAL ESTATE BARGAIN Nice comfortable home containing four large rooms with full basement, also having hot and cold water, and good furnace, on a lot 02x319, three-quarters of an acre of ground. There is a fine gnrden, lots of fruit such aB ber- rieB, several apple and cherry trees, flowers in abundance, with a very nice lnwn. Thero is a small greenhouse, chicken houso and a pigeon pen. It is all fenced, two blocks from car; clear deed. Price $2600. Will givo good termB. Wo have several lots in South Vancouver with clear deeds for $50. Many other real bargains. A largo list of houseB, stores and apartments for rent. JOHN A. BARBER 690 EXOHABDS STBEET Phone Bey. 4434 DEEP SEA FISHERMEN8 UNION OP THE PACIFIC—Meet, at eat 8ore avenue every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Ruiiell Kearley, bnalnea, agent. ELECTRICAL WORKERS. LOOAL NO. Ill meeta room 908. Labor Temple, ovary H1?-4"* 8 ';?■ P'mIImI. D* W. Mo6ouirarf. i16*L Sf™".'!™"'! mtotoam ■eoreury. R. N. Elgar, Labor Temple: Inanelal secre* J."7 '!$. '."'J""! f*», ■■•• H. Morriion. Room 207. Labor Temple. AS GOOD AS GOLD Is Gold's best recommendation AS GOOD AS ROYAL CROWN Is Soap's best recommendation Accept no substitute for any Boyal Crown products SAVE ALL BOTAL OBOWN COUPONS AND WBAPPEBS THEY ABE VALUABLE The Royal Crown Soaps Ltd. Vancouver, B.C. (We keep British Columbia clean) VANCOUVER UNIONS TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL—MEETS flrat and third Thursday,. Executive board: Jamea B. MeVety, prealdenl: B. F. Pettlpleoe, vloe-preildent; Helena Out* teridge, general aeeretary, 810 Labor Temple; Fred Knowlei, treaaurer: W. H. CotlerlU, statistician- aergeant*at*ame, John Sully; A. J. Crawford, Jaa. Campbell, J. Brook,, trua* ALLIED PRINTINO TRADES COCNOIL.— Meet, aecond Monday in tha month. Preeldent, J. McKinnon; eereetary, R, B. Neelanda, P. 0. Box 68. B. 0. FEDERATION OF LABOR—Meet, in annual convention ln January. Exeoutlve offlcen, 191617: Preaident, Jaa. B. Me. Vety; vice-presidents — Vancouver. John Brooke, E. Morrison: Victoria, 0. Slverta; .»•» WjBtllllssrtMV W. Tatea; Prince Hupsrt, W. E. Thompson, P. o. Box 158; Rossland, H. A. Stewart; District 28, U. M. W. of A. (Vancouver Island), W. Head; District 18, U. M. W. of A. (Crow's Nest Valley), A. J. Carter. Secretary-treasurer, A, 8. Wella. P. 0. Box 1538, Victoria, B. 0. BARTENDERS' LOCAL No. 678—Olllce, Room 308 Labor Temple. Meets flrat Sunday of each month. Preaident, Jamea Campbell; flnanclal aeeretary, H. Davis, Box 424; phone, Sey. 4752; recording seeretary, Wm. MotUshaw, Globe Hotel, Main atreet. JOURNEYMEN BARBERS' INTERNATION- al Union of America, Looal No. 120— Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays In the month, room 205, Labor Temple. Preaident, L. E. Herrltt; seoretary, S. ft. Grant, 604 Georgia street. BRICKLAYERS' AND MASONS'. NO. 1 —Meeta every lut and Srd Tuesday 8 p.m., Room 807. President. F. Dickie; correspanding secretary, W. S. Dagnall, Box 58; flnanclal aeeretary, w. J. Plpea; bnsiness agent, W. s. Dagnall, Boom 815. BREWERY WORKERS, L. U. No. 281, I, U. U. B. W. of A.—Meets flrst and third Hon. day of eaoh month, Room 802, Labor Temple 8 pm. Preeldent. A. Sykea; aeeretary, Chas'. 0. Austin, 782 Seventh avenue east, BROTHERHOOD OF BOILER MAKERS and Iron Ship Builders and Helpera of America, Vancouver Lodge No. 194—Meeta flrat and third Mondaya, 8 p.m. Pnaldent, A. Campbell. 78 Seventeenth avenne west; seeretary, A. Fraaer, 1161 Howe atreet INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S A_S. sedation, Local 88-52. Offlce and hall. 10 Powell streot. Meets every Thursday 8 p.m. A. Reld, business agont; Thomas Nixon secretary. MACHINISTS, NO. 182—MEETS SECOND and fourth Frldaya at 8 p.m. Preaident. J. Mclvor; recording seeretsry, J. Brookes; flnanclal secretary, J. H. MoVety. MILK WAGON DRIVERS' UNION, No. 96— Meets second and fourth Thursdays, Labor Tjjy'S ,8 '"!;. *>tttettt, George Andersen, ?2JS ■?''",;" •Mwa'd streot; phone Fslrtnont 1720*0. Secretary, Stanley Tiller, 812 Eighteenth avenue west; phono Fairmont 768L MOVING PICTURE MACHINE OPERA* .TORS' UNION, Local 848., : A. T. S. E. A M.P. M. 0.—Meeta flrst Sunday of each month, Room 804, Labor Temple. J. .. J4' J' °- -J-'chcnco; business agent, W. E. McCartney; flnanclal and corresponding secretary, H. C, Roddsn, P, 0, Box 845 rAT™SJ, MAKERS' LEAGUE OF NORTH AMERICA—Vancouver and vicinity— "ranch meets second and fourth Mondaya, Koom 205, Labor Temple. President, Ray MeDougall, 601 Seventh avenue west; flnan- cal secrotary, J. Campbell, 4869 Argyle •'J»t; iwortlnj secretary, E. Westmcrelaid, 151Z Yew street; phone Bayvlew 2698L. ^SJSJS PRESSMEN'S UNION (VAN* d,v°FI?)'„If°- 8r*S* «•"»■>« Tne.* Mnn ■?!?■' "P1"**. *■■><■ Presidont. W. Bell. "20 Vine street: secretary-treasurer, E Waterman, 1167 Georgia street: recording eaT W- Sh*°n°n- "'"-•"■•I* >v.enue STREET AND ELECTRIC RAILWAY EM* PLOYEES, Pioneer Division, No. 101- Meet, Labor Temple, aecond and fourth Wed, tVcS?,v.*"° a*8 ""• i,™W»nt* w! H. Cottrell; recording secretary, Jos. E. Grit* secretary and bueineas agent, Fred A. Hoover, 2409 dark drive. •"5DAMS/BMr?J' ^MgS' ONION OF AMERICA, Local No. 178—Meetings held flrst Tuesday iu each month, iZ M,°.•.ldH1'nF.';"nJ!J, Wllll,m!- vice*ir..ld.„t A',?' Oettaridiej record ng sec", 0. Mo* Donald, Box 603: flnanclal secre ary H Nordland, P. Q, Box 60S ' TJI'OGRAPHICAL UNION. NO. 226- nm ■».,*". Sinda*' •' —th month at 2 8™. &!*id,!lt' Wm* H* Youhill; vlce-presl* S"J W- B* Twtteri aecretary-treasurer, R. H, Neolands. P, 0. Box 66. PROVINCIAL UNIONS | VICTORIA, a, 0. VICTORIA TRADES AND LABOB COUN- . v 0,Jr^H,,.'J tttt and third Wedneaday, Labor hall, 1484 Government street, at 8 ft .?'.. •P™"**'™'. 6. Taylor; secretary, F. Holdrldge, Box 802, Victoria, B. 0. NEW WBSTM1NSTEB BARTENDERS' INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE of America, local 784, New Weatmlnater. Meeta second Sunday of eaoh month at 1:80 p.m. Secretary, F. W. Jameson, Box '499. SYNOPSIS or OOAL MDTOI0 REGULATIONS. Coal mining rlghta et tho Dominion, in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, th, Yukon Terirtory, the Northweat TerrlCrlaa ud In a portion of the Provlnee of Britlah Columbia, may be teased for a term of twenty-one yeara at an annual rental of 81 an aero. Not more than 2,660 acrea will be leaaed to ono applicant. Applications for lease muat be made by the applicant In person to Ihe Agent or Sub-Agent of the district In which the rlghta applied for are altnated. "" In surveyed territory the land miat ba described by aectione, or legal aubdlvlalou of sections, and in unsurveyed territory tha tract applied for ahall ba ataked by tha applicant himself. Eaoh application muat be accompanied by a fee of IS, which will bo refunded If tta rlghta applied for are nos available, but not otherwise. A royalty ahall be paid on tha merchantable output of tha mln, at tha rata of five centa per ton. The person operating tha mine ahall for. nlsh the Agent with awora returna account- Ing for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should be furnished it leaat one, a year. The lease will include the eoal raining rlghta only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rata ot iio aa aere. For full Information application should h. made to the Seeretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub- Agent of Dominion Lands. W. H. COBY. Deputy Minister of tho Interior. N. B.—Unauthorised publication of thla ad* vertlaement will not be paid for—80690 tS&o Of America copt«iCHT amoi ham mctmngo __ Vote Agalnat prohibition I Demand per* •onal liberty in choosing what yon will drink. Ask for thli Label when purchasing Beer, Ala or Porter, sa • guarantee that it la Union Made. Thla la onr Label Phone Seymour 4490 PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS AND BOOKBINDERS Labor Temple Press Vancourer, B. 0. Working Men, Attention! Every reader of The Federationist is asked to consider how the B. C. Prohibition Act would affect Labor conditions throughout the province A census of the employees now ongnged in connection with the business of licensed premises has just beon taken with tho following approximate showing: EMPLOYEES, 3700 DEPENDENTS OP EMPLOYEES, 6000 This total doos not include 1214 employees of licensed premises who havo responded to thoir country's coll, and nro now in tho trenchos or military camps. It covers only persons directly omployed in tho trode,"^! docs not in any way cover the thousands who would be indirectly affected by the operation of the Prohibition Act.' The "job" of every one of these employees and the welfare of every dependent is threatened by the Prohibition Act. N. B.—The special attention of the leader Is called to the fact that the Prohibition Act allows of the free and unrestricted sale of liquor hy Import. This means that lt is pro- posed to sacrifice the Interests of labor la British Columbia not for the cause of Prohibition, but for the upbuilding of industry, trade and employment at points outside the pro- vince. IS THIS FAIR TO THE WORKINGMEN OF BRITISH COLUMBIA?"*""^ ■ wtteaeahttaamBmeamammmma. ,J: \l FRIDAY JULY 21, 1916 Drink Cascade the Home Brew GOOD MALT and HOPS, good intelligent brewing and clean, sanitary bottling make THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST "TheBeer^WithoutlaPeer" Open a bottle and see it sparkle. It is full of life and health-giving properties. THE BREWING of CASCADE BEER is the means of distributing thousands of dollars every month to union workmen. THE PRINCIPLE OF TEMPERANCE is good—be temperate in all things. CASCADE is the temperate man's ideal beverage. A FOOD AND DRINK IN / ONE FOR SALE AT ALL DEALERS PINTS, $1.00 per dozen. QUARTS, $2.00 per dozen. VANCOUVER BREWERIES LTD. IE IN B.C. ACT | Fifth of Series by President of the B. C. F. of Labor | The Board WiU Have Ample Power to Deal with All Cases Arising TWENTY-FIVE YEAB8 AOO Trades and Labor Council. July 24, 1891. "The Temperate Man's Drink" PHOENIX BEER Brewed from the finest Malt and Hops, and, incidentally, furnishes a living to some forty odd brewery workers. MANUFACTURED BY THE Victoria Phoenix Brewing Company, Limited On sale at all Liquor Stores in VANCOUVER and VICTORIA TEMPERANCE is good for all men; total abstinence is a matter of expediency for some men. The total abstainer bas no more right to compel the temperate man to abstain by force of law, than the temperate man has to compel the abstainer to drink what he neither likes or chooses by foroe of law. Beer is the temperate man's drink; it's a food. Ask your dealer for our brands. BRITANNIA, PALE OB PREMIER WESTMINSTER BREWERY LIMITED A. E. SUCKLING & CO. LTD. VANCOUVER DISTRIBUTORS ASK FOR B. C. Special RYE Whisky , Nine Years in Wood UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY AND FLAVOR Established 1803 - [By Jas. H. McVety] HUMAN LIKE, the writer has assumed that the workmen of the (President B. C. Federation of Lnbor) province would be most interested in the monetary considerations contained in the Workmen's Compensation Act, and for that reason those provisions havo been dealt with flrst, although, in the opinion of many, the questions of 'JMedical Aid" and "Accident Prevention" nre considered of greater importance. Importance of Medical Aid. Mention has already been made of the faict that neither the Washington or Ontario acts contain any provision for medical nid or hospital treatment for injured workmen. In Washington practically every one agrees that amendments should be made to provide for this essential feature, and in Ontario, after the act has been in force for one year, the board, in its first annual report, has this to Bay: "An important matter to which attention might be called is the absence of provision for medical aid and hospital expenses of injured workmen. The present condition as to this is inequitable to workmen whose injuries are of a nature that make the medical expenses liirge in proportion to the compensation received; it is inequitable to employers j who voluntarily bear these expenses out I of their own pockets, while others do not, though all contribute alike to the accident fund; and it is inequitable to doctors who sometimes go unremuner* ated. The solution lies either in the general adoption of the voluntary arrangements already existing in numbers of cases between workmen and cm ployer for providing medical and hoBpi- tal attention, or an amendment to the act providing in some way for payment of theBe expenses." Bed Cross Utilized. In Washington, the absence of provisions in the act has resulted in the securing of the assistance of the American Red CrosB and its field representative, Dr. W. N. Lipscomb, who by lectures and the distribution of literature, has done a great deal to bring about a proper appreciation in tho minds of the workmen of the necessity of securing prompt and efficient "firBt aid" as well as proper medical attention as soon aB possible afterwards. A large number of trivial accidents are followed by blood poisoning, due to faulty and unclean first aid methods, and Dr. Lipscomb hns just issued a bulletin containing ten rules for the prevention of this disease. His services are very highly regarded by both employers and workmen in Washington. Medical Aid In B. O. Possibly the less said about the medi-' cal attention provided for the workmen in this province, at their own expense, the better, only a few of the larger employers attempting to organize systems that work either harmoniously or equitably, the balanco doing as little as possiblo. It is not so long since, evon in cities like Vancouver, injured workmon were allowed to lay on the ground until such time as some good Samaritan guaranteed or paid $3 to the ambulance driver for the transport of the workman to the hospital, and other instances are known where the workman's pockets wero picked by the hospital authorities, and tho money credited to his account, the workmen being turned out convalescent without n single dollar to Bubsist upon until able to resume work. With such conditions in the cities, the imagination can easily picture the treatment of workmen in the more isolated sections of the province. Notable exceptions nre the organized mining camps where the miners, in some cnscB, operate general hospitals. Of the voluntary schemes, possibly tho best is that in force among tho C. P. R. employees, the workmon contributing the full cost of tho medical men and the company supplying the transportation. Whilo this system is alleged to be provided for the benefit of the employees, tho compnny benefits by being able to Becure the services of competent medical men for passengers at point's that without tho payments of the employeos, the compnny would require to bonus the medical men to enablo them to livo. How- evor, let us not examine this "gfft horse" too closely, for regardless of George Pollay intimated that Shafts- bury Assembly, Knights of Labor, had temporarily withdrawn from affiliation with the Trades and Labor council. The council pledged support to T. I. Kidd, secretary-treasurer of the Machine Woodworkers International anion, re formation of a branch of that body in this city. Following were elected a parliamentary committee: Geo. Irvine, J. L. Franklin, Harry Brooks, Robt. Cosgrove and Geo. Bartley. Following added to Labor Day committee: J. Dixon, Thos. Masters, D. Black, C. Jordan, F. W. Fowler. . I TO FIGHT AGAINST PROHIBITION IN ilNIA [Are Assessing Themselves to Raise Funds for a Live Campaign PAP THBEE the benefit's the oompany receive, and for which the employees pay, the fact remains that the employees are receiving better service for less money than If the arrangement were non-existent. Compared with the C. P. E. scheme, the otherB, with a few notable exceptions, range from bad to fair Stcretary Smith of W. E. R. A. Urges Similar Action in B. C. Established 19M VINEGAR PICKLING We operate our own distillery at New Westminster, where our grains (our raw product) for Vinegar making are prepared with great care from the best selected grains that money can bay, Pon't forget when ordering from your grocer to ask for the . B. C, article. Compensation Act Provisions. As previously stated, the question of medical aid has to be considered with that' of the "waiting period," the time that elapses after the accident before the compensation payments commence. The foundation of the provisions in tbe new B. C. act is an agreement between the representatives of the employers and workmen, whereby the workmen agree to contribute one cent for each day actually worked for medical aid purposes, and the employers. agree to the "waiting period" being reduced from two weeks to three days, thereby granting compensation to about 50 or 60 per cent, more workmen than would receive it under an act with a two weeks' "waiting period." As already noted, the workmen are to contribute one cent per day to the funds, and despite the argument of those who contend that this is a hardship, it must be remembered that the majority of workmen are now contributing from one to two dollars per month, regardless of whether they work one day or a full month. If the fund so contributed is not sufficient to pay the expenses, the employer will | be assessed for the balance. Section 21' covers the subject, and is subjoined: "(1) In addition to the other compensation provided by this part, the board shall have authority to furnish or provide for the injured workman sucb medical, surgical and hospital treatment, transportation, nursing, medicines, crutches and apparatus, including artificial members, as: it may deem reasonably necessary at the time of the injury, and thereafter during the disability to cure and relieve from the ef- focts-of the injury, and the board shall have full power to adopt rules and regulations with respect to furnishing medical aid to injured workmen entitled thereto and for the payment thereof. " (2) Where in a case of emergency, or for other justifiable cause, a physician other than the one provided by the board is called in ta treat the injured workman, and if the board finds there was such justifiable cause and that the charge for the services is reasonable, the cost of tbe services shall be paid by the board. (3) The board may in its discretion authorize employers to furnish or provide medical, aid at the expense of the board and upon terms fixed by it. "(4) Any plan for providing medical aid in force betwoen an employer and his workmen or otherwise available to the workmen at the time of the coming into force of this part, or which is hereafter put into force, or mado available to the workmen, and which in the opinion of the board, after investigation of the facts, is found on tKe whole to be not less efficient in the interests both of the employer and of the general body of workmen than the provisions for medical aid contained in this section, mny by order of the board, subject to such conditions ns the bpnrd may require, be declared to be a plan approved by the board. So long as the order of, tho board approving the plan is in force and unrevoked the provisions of subsections (1), (2) and (3) and of subsection (1) of section 30 shnll not apply to nny of thc workmen in any employment embraced in such plan, nnd during the like period the provisions of section 12 of the "Master and Servant Act" shall not apply in respect of any such workmen. j (5) Medical aid furnished or pro vided undor any of the preceding subsections of this section shall at all times be subject to the supervision and control of the boardj and the board shall have full power and authority to contract with doctors, nurses, hospitals and other institutions for any medical aid retiired, and to agree on a scnlo of fees or remuneration for such medical aid. "(G) In the cbbo of any workman , — j —'«"""'* —- —■ employed as a master, mate, engineer, nave. o most beneficial effect—first in re- senman, sailor, steward, fireman or in piling and restoring to health those in- nny other eapacity on board of any ves- jured—in guaranteeing all workmen thc [By J. A. Smith] (Secretary Workers' Equal Rights Association) \ ORGANIZED LABOR in British Columbia does not seem to sufficiently realize tbe menace contained in the proposal to adopt prohibition in tbis province. Many of its members not directly employed in the liquor and allied industries being under the delusion that it has no meaning for them in an economic way, and therefore it is none of their funeral whose ox is gored In the result. Needless to say, members of Labor organizations who adopt this mental attitude towards great .public questions contribute but little to the advancement of the Labor movement. They are "the fly on the wheel" of its progress. Upon the question of prohibition legislation, which is of such vital importance to many of their organized fellow workers in British Columbia, these "slackers" might gain knowledge from the action of organized labor in California -upon this question, which is a live issue there also, WIU Fight Prohibition. Practically every legitimate labor union in that Btate is now affiliated with the California''Trade Union Liberty League, art organization composed of trade unionists, which has for itB object the defeat of- prohibition at the polls this fall. Branches of this organization have been established in all the centres of population in the state, and a convention is planned for Eureka, Oct 1, to be held simultaneously with the annual convention of the California State Federation of Labor, when it is expected to have more than 400 delegates present. Unions Raising Funds. The unions that would be directly affected by prohibition, such as the bartenders, brewery workers, etc., have contributed $4 per member. Some of the other unions have done the same; while a majority of the unions have signified their intention of contributing at least 25 centB per member for their entire membership. From all of which it would appear that organized labor in California is fully alive to the dangers of state-wide prohibition, and do not intend to have it imposed upon them without making n strenuous fight to avert its adoption at the November elections there. B. C. unionists could well take pattern of their brothers in California betwoen now and September 14 next. J. A. S. charge for tho work is not exhorbitant. This should result in n great improvement in many places, or in the mon accepting the provisions of the act whereby they receive tho benefits set out in subsection one in roturn for tho pny- ment of ono cent per dny actually worked. An exception is also made in the caso of ships that come within pnrt (fi) of'the "Cnnnda Shipping Act," this section requiring ship owners to pay.certain dues, bnsed on tonnage, to the Dominion government for such ships ns operate in foreign waters, even though only for one trip, nnd the crews of s-uch ships aro able to secure sick and hospital benefits through the collector of customs, the charges being paid from tho fund created from tho tax. Board Given Wide Powerfl. A careful reading of the section nnd a consideration of the subject generally, will show that tho board is practically given control over the whole medical fraternity of the province, insofar as their services are necessnry to workmen injured in industry. On the other hand, the medical men aro assured of remuneration for whatever Bervice is rendered, nnd in order to retain the opportunity of rendering service, they will no doiibl give the workmen as good treatment ns their skill and knowledge will permit. The< power given the board under this section, if wisely exercised, cannot but Vineg; B.C. [ar Works 1365 POWELL STBEET, VANCOUVEB, B. O. Telephone High. 285 ., j „.. u»uiti ua nny vessel on which d-uty has been paid or is payable for the purposes of the Sick Mariners' Fund under part V of the 'Canada Shipping Act,' boing chapter 113 of the 'Revised Statutes of Canada, 100(1.' the provisions of subsections (1) to (5) shall not apply to Buch workman during the poriod in respect of which such dntv has been paid or is payable. (7) Without in nny wny limiting the power of the board under tbis section to supervise and provide for the furnishing of medical aid in every case where the bonrd is of tho opinion that the exercise of such power is oxpedient, the board shnll under this section, in all cases where the circumstances, in the opinion of the bonrd, do not require the exercise of such power in order to procure prompt and efficient medical aid for the injured workman, permit medical aid to be administered, so fnr as the selection of n physician is concerned, by the physician who may be selected or employed by the injured workmnn or his employer, to tbe end that sn fnr ns possible all competent physicinns without distinction mny be employed nnd be available to injured workmen." Medical Aid Unlimited. Instead of limiting the amount to be expended in each case to a fixed sum, or for a certain period of time, ns is the rule in the majority of states, sub-sec- j tion 1 provides for unlimited service, on i tho ground that the workman who is injured and requires medical or hospital aid for a period or time in excess of fhe allowance fixed by law, ib in a worso position to pny thnn he was when the injury occurred, nnd thnt it is ridiculous to suspend the boncfits before the mnn is fit for work, or ns fit as medical service can mnke him. Some Exceptions. It will be observed that medical aid schemes already in force that hnvo thc approval of the board are not to bc disturbed, but to secure this approval, it must be shown that tho workmen are being given good service, nnd tbat the . n „vwiilg Ull I, IMiMIII.II I Ilf samo treatment whether they are able to pay or not—and in seeing that the doctors and hospitals are paid a uniform scale for -uniform service Only those who havo hnd to listen to the complaints of workmen will ever understand the full effects of a proper enforcement of section 21 of the act. | NABOB COFFEE —makes a REAL cup of Coffee—yet it taken lens—much lens—than ordinary kinds. This is an Important thing to know —saves expense—cuts down tho high cost of living. The jroen coffee from which NABOB is tho final result, cornea from tbe very best Coffee plantations in all the world—fine healthy berries, roasted, blended, packed and sealed in air* tlftbt container* riirht bore In Vancouver, without the human band coining In contact with it through all the processes, Get a tin of Nabob now— your grocer has it. Nabob $p -'■ <*%, coffe£ t,s, .WdRKERS UNION UNIOI^STAMPl [factory Named Shoeiue frequently nadeia Not- || Union Factories—Do Not Boy Aay Shoe no matter what iti name, unlet, it bean a plain and readable impression of thia stamp. All shoes without the Union Stamp are alwaya Non-Union, BQOt -k SHOE WOBKEBS' UNION 248 Summer Street, Boston, Mesa. J. F. Tobin, Pres. C. L. Blaine, See.-Treaa. HOTEL Sf. REGIS (Strictly modern), one block from Labor Temple. Here, every comfort awaits you. TRANSIENTS $1.00 PER DAY AND UP LOW RATES TO PERMANENT GUESTS Union Cigars and best brandi of beverages our specialty. Hrst-cl»as cafe In connection. PITHER & LEISER, LTO. WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS VANCOUVER VICTORIA, B.C. REPRESENTING- O. H. Mumm ft Co., Champagne "Johnny Walker," Kilmarnock Whiiky Old Smuggler Whisky Whyte ft Maekay, Whisky William Teacher ft Sons, Highland Cream Whisky White Rock, Lithia Water Dog's Head, Bass and Guinness Oarnegies Swedish Porter Letup's Beer G, Preller ft Co.'s Clarets, Sauternes and Burgan- dies, etc., etc. Crisp, Delicious Toast is made only on the ELECTRIC TOASTER The even heat of the electric device which makes the toast RIGHT ON THE TABLE ensures it being perfectly done. Enough toast for six persons at a cost of less than one cent. Price, complete with cord $4.75 Carrall and Hastings 1138 Granville near Davie PAGE POUR THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST FRIDAY... ...JCLT 21,, 1916 OUR July Clearance Sale Is On Take advantage of it to supply present and future needs— Everything in the store is reduced excepting a few contracting lines and groceries. Mammoth Bargains Prevail all over the store. BUY NOW AND SAVE ! iaa__*_u__ iota ntm— i _*_____*_ 'TW" wwiimww . V ____\J Granville and Georgia Streets VANCOUVER FAIR August 14th to 19th ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 2nd DELMONICO VANCOUVER'S /t A rtl LEADING \jAx JJ CHICKEN MULLIGAN Special 11 P. M. to 1. A. M. 704 Robson Street Better Dentistry— Tou cannot get, than the service,my offlce affords—the finest equipment of any dental laboratory in the WeBt—every applianco for the important work of putting your teeth in perfect condition—the highest skill of trained experts in every department—the highest standard for all dental work—and prices as low as possible with highest quality. Call in or telephone for an appointment; consultations and advice free. My Schedule of Prices: Gold Crowns, each $ 4.00 Expression Plates; the very Porcelain Fillings, each 1.00 Porcelain Crowns, each 4.00 Amalgam Fillings, each 1,00 best 10.00 Bridgework, per tooth 4.00 Painless Extraction 60c Repairing Plates 60c Dr. BRETT ANDERSON Crown and Bridge Specialist 602 HASTINGS STBEET WEST, CORNER SEYMOUR STREET Tuesday and Friday, 7 to 8 Tel. Sey. 8331 UNION IS STRENGTH §\JR% l When you recognize this as a fnct you will boost for the products of home industries by cutting out the imported article Start right now by using Shamrock Brand BUTTER, EGGS, LARD BACON, HAM and SAUSAGE The only government-inspected plant in B. C. Milk Users! ARE YOU STILL SUPPORTING A NON-UNION DAIRY? OUR DELIVERY SYSTEM COVERS ALL TERRITORY SOUTH OF FALSE CREEK, WEST OF BRIDGE, TO THE FRASER RIVER SOU-VAN MILK Fairmont 2624 Fairmont 2624 WE EMPLOY UNION LABOR ONLY LET THE HILLCREST DAIRY supply you with pure, fregh Milk—Ours is a Sanitary Dairy—not sanitary in name only—having every modern facility for handling milk. All bottles and utensils are thoroughly sterilized before being used. The milk comes from the famous Fraser River Valley. PHONE YOUR ORDERS TO FAIRMONT 1934 Tie Hillcrest Dairy 131 FIFTEENTH AVE. WEST LIVELY SESSION OF CENTRAL BODY IN ROYAL CITY Reports Indicate Improved Conditions in Labor Market Various Delegates Discuss Questions Affecting Their Unions \J E\V WESTMINSTER, July 30.—At * ' Inst meeting of the Trades und Labor council, tho reports of delegates showed a very satisfactory stato of affairs ns regurdB the labor market, nil unions reporting all members employed except thc Bartenders, who were working short time owing to the reduced hours under tho umended Liquor net. "Brotherhood" Circular Filed. A circular lottor from the legislative committee of the Railway Brotherhoods, asking tho council to endorse the name of M, R. Crawford for a position of commissioner to administer the new Workmen's Compensation net, was received and ordered filed. Officers To Be Elected. It being tho regular time for the semi- yearly election of officers, when the chairman called for nominations, it was moved by Delegates Knudsen-Pnrlett: "That the present officers be nominated to retain office for nnother six months." The motion carried, it being understood that nomination's would be re-opened next meeting night when the election was held. McVety As Commissioner. Under tho head of new business, it wbb moved by Delegates Yates-Knud- sen: "That this council endorse J. H. McVety as ono of the commissioners to administer the new Workmen's Compensation act, and recommend the same to tho government." Del. Lewis opposed tho endorsement of McVety or Crawford either. Del. Stoney was oi the opinion thnt we should not endorse any one, as it did not make any difference, The man who was to get the job would get it no matter who was proposed by the workers. He also stated that if any Westminster mnn was proposed, we should endorse him. Del. Knudsen snid ho did not think any third purty would come up, nnd thnt he thought thnt McVety wns the logical man for the position, as he did not know of nnother man in British Columbia who had the qualifications for the position that McVety hnd. Del. Yntes related the history of the endenvors of the workers in the province to got thc net passed, which showed very clearly thut without tho knowledge nnd hard work of Mr. McVety it would not have beon accomplished yet, and certainly not if labor unions hnd depended on the initiative- being tnken by the rnilwny brotherhoods. It being nppnrcnt from the discussion thnt the endorsement of any onc .would not be -unanimous, it wns moved as un nmendment "thnt this council do not endorse any one at present fnr the position of commissioner." The amendment enrried, and hnd the effect of shelving the mntter for the time being. Boilermakers' Grievances. Del. Chapman reported that tho BoiT- ormakers in the Vulcan Iron works had gone on'strike, on July XI, for nn increase in wnges, but had ■ returned to work under protest* awaiting thc return of tho mnnngor, who was absent from town nt tho time. Higher Wages Being Paid. An indention1 of the Btate of the labor market in this district is the fnct thnt the berrymen nre now offering 50c per crnte instend of 25c as at the first of tho season, it being found impossible to obtain pickers nt the first price, it wns found profitable to offer a 100 per cent, increase in wages. j The fishermen in the salmon business also get some, ndvnntage from the shortness of lnbor ns the ennnors' association nt their meeting last week decided to pny 50c per flsh at the stnrt of tho sen- Bon, which iB just now starting, the first sockeyes having made their nppenrance 'n tho rived this week. To Stick to 8-hour Day. At the last meeting of the Civic Employees' association, it waB decided to tnke up with the city council the mntter of having the Snturdny nfternoon off, witho.it nny reduction of pay. This notion wns determined on owing to rumors having been lienrd that they wero to bc laid off on Saturday afternoons, nnd worked for nine instend of eight hours on the othor days of the week. As it hnd been a hard fight to get the 8- hour day in the first place, the men very promptly decided to hang on to it, nnd in order to do so decided to ask for the half-holiday on Snturdny without reduction of pay, nnd will send a deputation to Ihe mooting of the city council next Monday night, and if unable tn get what they want there, will use their organization to demnnd arbitration of the question. "Alas, how can a woman be happy? If men stnro nt her it embarrasses her and if thoy don't it bores her; if they flatter her it makes her suspicious and if they don't it makoa her Indignant; if they mako lovo to hor it hurts hor dignity and if they don't it wounds her vanity. Ah, mo." Brutal Scheme Is Strongly Opposed by Organized Workers Special July Display and Sale of Corsets AT $1, $1.50, $1.75, $2.50 and $3.60 "THIS is a demonstration of remarkable Corset values the like of whieh have not been presented heretofore. The models are all new, the styles correct in every detail and the qualities are above the average. If you are wanting Corsets we suggest and urge that you view these that we now offer. You will find styles that will please you and you will appreciate the fact that you will receive extraordinary value. Come and view the various lines now. You will do well to supply both present and future requirements during; this speeial sale. HWfTlo 575 GBANVILLE STREET President Nock of Victoria Pays Pioneer Local An Official Visit Bull-Pen Buzzer Gossip Concerning Incidents of the Week CENTER & HANNA, Ltd. UNDERTAKERS Refined Service 1049 QEORQIA STRUT One Block weit of Court Houit Uae of Modem Chapel and Funeral Parlors free to all Patrons Telephone Sermour 2426 HARRON BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Vancouver—Offloo and Chapel, 1034 Qranvllle St., Phone Sey. 3480. North Vancouver — Office and Chapel, 122—Sixth St. West, Phono 134. [By J. E. G.] THE LAST meeting of Pioneer Divi sion wns fairly well attended, on account of thc voting on a couple of propoaed bylaws, the adoption of which will no doubt bring home to a few of our senior members the fact that the majority rules whon it comes to a question of living up to the principles of trndes unionism. While it is to bo regretted, in some respects, that such notion wns forced upon the officers of the division, still, nfter all, it is n case of the grentest good to the greater number. Victoria Officer a Visitor. President Nock, of Victoria local, wns a welcome visitor, at our last meeting, he being here in the interests of No. 100 regarding the clearing up of a few points in connection with the dny- off law. Medical Attendance Assn. , On behalf of the board of management of the Medical Attendance association, we would like to thank the seven members of the division who attended the semiannual meeting on Friday last, nnd extend nn invitation to them to ngnin bo present nt the next meeting in January, Remember The Fed. Whon buying nn article from any store that advertises in The Federation- ist, wouldn't it bo a simple mntter fo let the advertiser know {lint you hnd seen his advt. in Tho Fed.! It would be a small mntter for us to do individually, but it's effect in securing advertising for the paper would be fnr-renching. The "Bull-pen" Buzzer. Somebody Raid Bro. Hubble was looking younger since ho left the president's chair, but the renl reason is on account of the electric ninsBngo. Joe was talked into having in his last visit to his barber. It certainly is up to the boys to buy President Cottrell a fountain pen, Looks hnd to see one pen being handed bnck nitd forth between the prcsuTeTTt nnd secretnry. If you want to see the latest in bathing suits just watch Bros. Adam Tnylor nnd F. Embloton on Kitsllano bench. Of course, Bro, Embloton hnd his bathing suit underneath, but the Indies didn't know that at the time, nnd when Freddy started taking off his pants the poor things simply gasped nnd became interested in something further nlong the bench. No, brother, we haven't forgotten anything, but our time is limited, so we will tell you nbout John Hendry's adventure next week. Women Strenuously Object to Have Children Fed to Cannon [By W. Francis Ahern] C YDNEY, N. S. W., Juno 21—(Special ^ to Tho Federationist.)—It has been announced by tho capitalist press that conscription hns been plnced on the statute books of Now Zealand, "amidst ringing cheers, accompanied by the singing of tho National Anthem." As there nro but a handful of democratic members in a houso of over 50 members, this jubilant exu-bcratice can be readily understood. On the other hnnd, however, the workera nro making no secret of the fnct they intend to put up n very determined opposition to tho government, whon tho attempt is made to piit it into operation. Deputation after deputation has nlready approached the New Zealand prime minister, stating what the workers think of the'mensurc, and what they intend to do. Not for Cannon Food. One of the most significant signs of tho times may be found in the fact of a deputation repeseuting a vey largo body of New Zealand women, which informed the government that these women ob- joctod to bringing children into the world to be turned into cannon fodder, nnd if conscription measures wero to be mado a part of the life of the people, thon thoy would havo to reconsider their position ns progenitors of the race. Whether this will hnve any effect upon the government or not, remains to be seen, nlthough it is significant' that the prime minister says thnt while conscription is the Inw of the land, ho does not think it will bo actually put into operation. A Call for Resistance. The temper of the trndes unionists of New Zealand, in regard to this conscription business is well expressed in the following resolution: "We condemn thb Military Service bill, which embodies industrial conscription ns welt ns military conscription—in short autocracy and tyranny in its worst form— ns being subversive of overy domoefntic liberty. In our opinion the bill is a complete triumph for Prussianism. Under it the working class of New Zealand will bc reduced to a position worse'thnn thnt of serfdom, and will be completely nt the mercy of a few military despots. As the bill is absolutely unnecessary and futile ns a war measure, nnd as it purposes to trample underfoot tho most elementary liberties of the New Zenlnnd people, we call upon the organized workers of the country to determinedly oppose it in every way possible and nt every stage." JOHN McINNIS FOR FORT GEORGE Lively Campaign Being Waged By the Many Friends of Socialist Candidate, PRINCE GEORGE, B.- C, July 13.— The wage-workers of this constituency nre preparing to give the old parties n scrap, though the difficulties nro numerous. Our candidato, John Mclnnis, is doing good work, and were it not for the fnct' that' most nf us nre broke, it would be easy sailing for his election. We intend to do our best. It is not certain yet whether we nre to have a three-cornered tight or not, but it will not mntter much to us. Tho anti-socialist vote will be ngninst us anyhow. We fully realize that tho tactics so well known to Fernio riding mny be duplicated hore, but we hnve a vigilance crew nil our own nnd it will keep thc Bowser machine guessing to elect its choice Postal Clerks' Association. A letter hns been received from Mr. A. S. Black of tho Vancouver post office stuff, who hns been attending the session of the Postal Clerks' Association of Cnnndn, at Region, in which he stntes thnt the next convention will be held at Winnipeg. Officers of the association were elected ns follows: President, C. Gardiner, Regina; vice-president, S. H. Tense, Winnipeg; secretary- treasurer, J. W. Green, Winnipeg; editor Postnl Journal, A. Venables, Calgary; organizing secretnry, A. S. Black, Vancouver; deputy vice-president for Brit' ish Columbin, G. A. Hutchison, Vancouver. "Ignornnce being bliss, tho fools in the world hnve the best of it. Sunday Sailings Spend Your Sunday on the Water S. S. SELMA loaves Johnson ivhnrf at 9.30 n.m. evory Sundny for Gowen Point (W. P.), Eo'borts Crock, Wilson Crock, SECHELT, nnd Half Moon Buy. Returning, arrive nt Vancouver nbout 8 p.m. BOUND FARE $1.00 Tins is tho finest outing on tho coast for picnics, etc. Full particulars, phone Soy. 4230. "HEALTH IS WEALTH" Without Health Life Has Few Charms. Dr. Conway's M.D. Plasters 715 DUNSMtTIR STREET Eliminnto poisons, impurities, uric acid, etc.; ont the proper food. Nature will do the rest. Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Catarrh, Kidney, Liver, Stomach troubles. The M. D. Health Cl'.ib meets every Wednesday nt 2.30. Tou nre welcome. DAVID SPENCER, LTD. DAVID SPENCEB, LTD. The Opportunity of the Season to Buy "Queen Quality" and "Boston Favorite" Shoes at a Reduced Price, Regular $5 and $6 Values for $7 QC AT the end of this month comes the somi-annual stock-taking, and in the meantime we are making strenuous efforts to clear up tho badly broken lines in order to simplify the task of making tho inventory. Mnny splendid lines that are down to eight or a dozen pairs of a stylo aro included— beautiful drosBy shoes that it will bo impossible for you to buy—for us to buy—at anything liko tbls prico nguin. Women who want footwear of quality—shoos with a reputation for stylo and durability—"Queon Quality" shoes- should attend this snlo and will bo wiso to buy two pnirs. Among tho shoos nvuilablo uro: Hi waist patent pumps, hi waist bronzo pumps, patent sandals, patent laco and button boots on dropsy lusts, gunmetal bluchor Oxfords und othor worthy and dosirnblc stylos. All of thom Queen Quality and Boston favorito grades, und regulnr $5 and $(l valuos. Salo prico $3,85 DAVID SPENCERj Limited DAVID SPENCEB, LTD. DAVID SPENCEB, LTD. Union Delivered Milk for Union Men The Best on the Market Beaconsfield Hygienic Djairy Office: 905 Twenty-fourth Avenue East Tel. Fairmont 1697 Ring us up and we'll tell you all about it. for our drivers. Or watch Vancouver Exhibition Next Month, The Vanoouver Exhibition assoeia- tion is making very elaborate preparations for the entertainment of its members nt tho exhibition this year. A lnrgo portion of the centre of tho grandstand is being railed oft and connected by a private staircase with elaborate rest and club rooms, whero light re- froshraonta will bo served to members at actual coBt. There will also bo check rooms for parcels and wnips, etc, nil under the supervision of experienced caterers and attendants. It is the intention of the association this year to make the social feauros of ho exhibition a vory important department, nnd with this object in view, a special com* mittee hns been appointed to take ohnrge.of theso matters, Tho accommodation will enable members to moot each othor nnd havo a pleasant time together, away from the crowded spaces. *** "To bo happy with a man yon mast understand him a lot and lovo him a littlo; to bo happy with a woman you must lovo her a lot nnd not try to understand her at all." "Nothing seems to ago a woman like life with a, perfectly constant husband; apparently, it takes a little uncertainty to keep up tho circulation of tho heart nnd prevent tho emotions from sagging." During 'he recent milk wftgon drive Fitiil to The Fetlorittlonlst t "... mon of tho lot." s' strike one of the union men The womon nro tlio best union Here Is a Chance For the Wives and Friends of Trade Unionists To Help The Federationist and Make a Little Money for Themselves Without Much Effort. Read every lino of this extraordinary announcement; acquaint yourself with its terms; it menus money in your pocket and will immeasurably help The Federationist to grow. No red tape; no delay. Cash on presentation of purchase slips. The Federationist will pay cash money to thoso of its readers who are awake to their own interests and patronize our advertisers in preference to thoso who don't think enough of the organized workers to bid for their custom. Save Your Purchase Slip;*—They nro worth money to you whenever you buy of advertisers in The Federationist, snvo the purchase slips you get with ench sale—bring them to Boom 217, Lnbor Temple, and we will immediately PAY $1.00 FOR EVERY $50 WORTH OF PURCHASING SLIPS We intend in this way to compensate our renders and mako it wortli their while to patronize our advertisers, and in turn to convince our advertisers that it pays to advertise in The Federationist. Snve your purchase slips with each sale and when you have $50 worth of slips from any or all advertisers combined— send them in nnd wo will immediately send you iM in cash, CO-OPERATION MEANS SUCCESS The B. C. Federationist is the only bona fide Lnbor paper published in British Columbia—in fact, west of Winnipeg. When you are engaged iu n struggle for better conditions it throws its full power into tho controversy to help you succeed. It is owned and published by the B. C. Federation of Labor, and Vancouver Trades and Labor Council, and you are therefore one of its shareholders. In view of its great usefulness to you, is not Tho Federationist deserving of your .support to the degreo at least that you help it by the judicious use of your purchasing power? We endeavor to organize the purchasing power of tlie working class of this city for tho purpose of throwing it behind our advertisers; wo ask you to co-operate with us and SPEND YOUR MONEY WITH THOSE WHO SPEND THEIRS WITH US. Mnke tho advertisers' place of business shopping headquarters for organized workers—and when in need of any commodity enumerated exercise the adopted slogan of orgaai- zed labor: "WE PATRONIZE THOSE WHO PATRONIZE US." B.C. FEDERATIONIST BOOM 217, LABOB TEMPLE Phone Sey. 7495 VANCOUVER, B. C. P.S.—We will not honor purchase slips other than those of Federationist advertisers fcr±£„